Making a Flat spring
Making a Flat spring
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Hi,
I need to manufacture a flat spring that when loaded will activate a switch.
The load that will be applied is very small about 0.05N and it will be applied at the centre of the spring.
Below is an image of how it will operate.
http:// blog.cenco physics.co m/wp-conte nt/uploads /deflectio n-fig2.jpg
I would like to know how difficult it would be to manufacture something like this. I have searched all over and cannot find information on small flat springs.
Many Thanks
I need to manufacture a flat spring that when loaded will activate a switch.
The load that will be applied is very small about 0.05N and it will be applied at the centre of the spring.
Below is an image of how it will operate.
http://
I would like to know how difficult it would be to manufacture something like this. I have searched all over and cannot find information on small flat springs.
Many Thanks





RE: Making a Flat spring
Making a flat spring as you have shown would be fairly easy to make, however you need to decide what deflection for the spring you need and match the spring design to the force required.
Here is a link to a spring manufacturer:-
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desertfox
RE: Making a Flat spring
RE: Making a Flat spring
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RE: Making a Flat spring
You can find the equations you need to solve this in the SMI handbook go to smihq.org. They sell many books which should help you find the answer.